The Lazarus Project by Aleksandar Hemon

The Lazarus Project

Aleksandar Hemon

fiction historical mystery challenging reflective slow-paced

304 pages | first published 2008

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On 2 March 1908, Lazarus Averbuch, a young Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, tried to deliver a letter to the city’s Chief of Police. He was shot dead. After the shooting, it was claimed he was an anarchist assassin and an agent of foreign o...
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Summary of 319 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 60%
sad 60%
informative 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.5

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